crunchier; crunchiest
Synonyms of crunchynext
: making a crunching sound when chewed or pressed
crunchy lettuce
crunchily adverb
crunchiness noun

Examples of crunchy in a Sentence

These cookies are very crunchy.
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The salty, creamy bite with the crunchy crouton around the plate was the ideal way to end my third Olympics Games. Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026 Order the lobster or crunchy calves. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026 After a few months, my ends are basically crunchy from being dry. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026 Crumbled bacon tops off the crunchy dish. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crunchy

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crunchy was in 1913

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“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crunchy. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

crunchy

adjective
crunchier; crunchiest
: making a crunching sound (as when bitten or chewed)

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